The USD football team welcomed a huge group of incoming freshmen Wednesday when coach Dale Lindsey announced the names of 36 players who make up his 2014 signing class.

The class features four quarterbacks, including former Grossmont High standout Anthony Lawrence, who set San Diego Section career passing records for touchdowns (96) and yards (9,079). He will compete with redshirt junior Trey Wheeler and sophomore Keith Williams in the battle to replace four-year starter Mason Mills. Luke Napolitano of Newport Beach Corona del Mar, Devin Palomino of Deer Valley (Glendale, Ariz.) and Louie Soto of Torrance Bishop Montgomery are the other incoming quarterbacks.

Seven of the 36 recruits are from San Diego County, including St. Augustine linebacker K.J. Mahoney and tight end Ethan Sanchez, and Carlsbad fullback Chase Austin.

Thirty are from California, with the rest coming from Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Illinois, Maryland and North Carolina.

The Toreros signed nine offensive linemen.

USD will begin fall camp on Aug. 13 and will open the 2014 season on Sept. 13 against Western New Mexico at Torero Stadium.

The Toreros finished 8-3 last year, winning seven of their final eight games.